March 10 Weekly News

THE LENTEN SEASON continues with midweek worship at 7 PM Wednesday evening.  The Youth will be serving a taco bar supper before the service, beginning at 5:45 PM. 

 

UPCOMING WORSHIP SCHEDULE: 

March 24:  Palm Sunday - Worship, 7:00 AM

                                           Sunday School (No BC), 9:00 AM

                                           Worship w/Confirmation, 10:00 AM

March 28: Maundy Thursday - Worship w/Communion, 7:00 PM

March 29: Good Friday - Worship, 7:00 PM

March 31: Easter - Sunrise Worship, 7:00 AM

                                  Easter breakfast following

                                  Sunday School (No BC), 9:00 AM

                                  Worship w/Communion, 10:00 AM

 

SENIOR LEAGUE MEMBERS are reminded to meet at 5:30 PM next Sunday evening for supper, then will be returning to the Fellowship Room for their monthly meeting and socializing.

 

YOUTH will meet next Sunday evening at 7:00 PM.

 

EASTER FLOWERS: Persons who would like to put flowers on the altar or in the narthex for Easter are asked to contact Karen Schlehuser (342-6140) as soon as possible.  Persons may purchase their own flowers or order through Karen.

 

SUNDAY SCHOOL will be having an Easter party on Easter Sunday, March 31.  Donations of individually wrapped candy, trinkets, etc. are needed - monetary donations also appreciated.  Persons may leave donations in the church office.  Help to assemble goodie bags for the celebration is also needed on the Saturday before Easter - see Matt Riley or call him at 812-343-8553 if you would like to help with this.

 

MRS. CLOW'S RETIREMENT:  A facebook page has been set up as a tribute to Mrs. Clow’s teaching career.  Visit www.facebook.com/mrsclow to post your memories, stories, and expressions of thanks and congratulations.  We hope this page will be a source of joy and encouragement for Mrs. Clow as she retires from teaching and begins her next chapter of life.  A retirement reception is planned for Mrs. Clow after our worship service on Sunday, May 5.

 

MISSING:  A blue plastic shoebox containing serving spoons.  Kept in the Fellowship Room and used at the Smorgasbord.  Please return as soon as possible if you have borrowed it.

 

"MANY THANKS to all for the prayers and cards.  A special thanks to the Guild for the cheer basket and to Jan Buss for delivering it and visiting me.  I appreciate these many kindnesses so much!" - Tillie Bode

 

THRIVENT "COMMON BOND" VOTE:  Are you confused about the Thrivent "common bond" vote taking place in March and
April?  Then you're not alone!  The Jackson-Jennings Chapter and Bartholomew County Chapter are sponsoring an informational session at 7:00 PM this evening in the lunchroom of Trinity High School.  Tom Dobberstein, Managing Partner of the Indiana Region, will be there to tell you the reasons behind the proposal, speak about its advantages and disadvantages, and answer all your questions.  Voting has already begun, but if you want more answers before making your decision and casting your ballot, this is your chance!

 

A RETIREMENT AND ESTATE STRATEGIES workshop, sponsored by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, will be held here in our Fellowship Room this Thursday, March 14, at 6:00 PM.  Guest speaker will be Aaron Lanteigne, a financial consultant with 16 years experience.  This workshop is hosted by local Indiana South Central Associates, Keith Mensendiek and Aldona Reid.  Coffee and refreshments will be served.  Call Kristin at 317-519-5635 to reserve a place for you and a guest.